CIA reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(147 total reviews)

William Burns

89% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CIA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CIA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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147 reviews
5.0
Jun 6, 2025

Highly recommend

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very satisfying career - lot of exposure to interesting work driving important mission

Cons

Interesting options narrow as your career progresses and promotions are often driven by longevity vice talent.

5.0
Apr 6, 2024

GREAT JOB

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I am the first line of defense for this country and I'm honored to be so!!!

Cons

There are no cons to working here

5.0
Mar 5, 2024

Fulfilling mission

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The work is varied and interesting with an unparalleled mission, and it involves great travel opportunities.

Cons

There are no opportunities to work from home due to security constraints.

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